Musapur - Haripal, Hooghly

Musapur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Khamar Chandi and around 33.8 km from Chinsura. Haripalsahadev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musapur is 325427. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.25 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Musapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Musapur

According to the 2011 Census, Musapur village had a total population of 2,136 people, including 1,114 males and 1,022 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.95%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 67.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Musapur

Musapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Musapur

Musapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maliya, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Musapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Musapur is about 33.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Musapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musapur village are given below:

FAQs about Musapur